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Solve for x in the triangle. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Solve for x in the triangle. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.-example-1
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Answer:

5 . 8

Explanation:


Hypotenuse = 8\\Adjacent = x\\ Angle = \alpha = 43\\\\Using ; SOHCAHTOA , \\Cos \alpha = (adj)/(hyp) \\Cos 43 =(x)/(8) \\0.73= (x)/(8) \\x = 0.73*8\\x = 5.84\\x = 5.8

I hope i am correct

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